Undergraduate Newsroom AI Research Assistant - School of Media and Communication

Summary

The School of Media and Communication is seeking two undergraduate students to support a Honda AI+X Seed Grant project focused on developing and evaluating an AI-assisted journalism reporting tool. The RAs will support the organizing and participating in qualitative data analysis, tool testing and evaluation, and preparation of project findings.

Career Readiness Competencies

• Set personal goals and track progress toward them.

• Take initiative to learn new tools, systems, or procedures on the job.

• Actively listen and respond respectfully in meetings and conversations.

• Use campus tools and systems effectively to complete job tasks.

Essential Functions

• Assist with organizing transcripts, reviewing data and identifying requirements for the AI tool.
• Test the tool against editorial standards and reporting practices.
• Help develop and facilitate evaluation of the tool.
• Contribute to the final project report and January 2027 Honda AI+X Showcase.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled BGSU undergraduate student.
• Interest in journalism, media, communication research, or AI.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with student journalism, qualitative research, or AI tools is helpful but not required.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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